SPONGE COLLABORATIVE +
WEAVING WITH WATER Team
MULLASSERY CANAL FRAMEWORK AND CANAL EDGE MASTERPLAN
2. Best Practices A. Sponge Framework Many cities are following the landscape approach and “Adapt” framework to design stormwater management and flood mitigation systems. ●
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In China, the Sponge cities Program is a framework that refers to the creation of a system of wetlands and parks that serve to retain water or otherwise have “sponge” features, which involves retrofitting existing urban areas and implementing the SCP in new developments. Active, Beautiful and Clean (ABC) guidelines in Singapore have focused on putting in place strong guidelines for how people should manage water within their properties, creating a clear hierarchy for stormwater management. In Copenhagen, a Cloudburst Framework has focused on creating a city-wide masterplan of streets and open spaces as conveyance and retention spaces for water in case of a cloudburst event instead of solely focusing on upgrading grey water infrastructure.
Figure 92: China, Singapore and Copenhagen all have versions of Sponge City frameworks
